October 26, 2006 - Thursday

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Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by the Walsh County
Record.
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The current temperature is 45 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 51/24
Normal H/L temp for this date is 49/29
Hope to see you Sunday at Marketplace
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"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
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L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
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I found this weeks edition of the Walsh County Record interesting,...
so interesting, I bought several copies. Okay, I'll admit it also
contains a couple articles near and dear to my heart. And, it contains
reference to other things that push my memory button too. Not to mention
a super editorial by Wayne Trotter from Tecumseh, Okla. titled
Newspapers Cover Our Lives, Neighbors. An article that gives ample
reasons, in and of itself, that we should never loose "our" small town
newspapers.
ANYWAY. This editions front page covered the latest news about the
sugar beet business, our County Fair and the Dvorak's Haunted Forest
ready for this years Halloween near the wonderful little town of Pisek,
North Dakota. The community calendar and police blotter both made
reference to issues I could readily identify with too.
I read, with interest, Phil Mannings rational for not electing Barb
Whelan as "our" new States Attorney. To which I might only add, "this
time around" we will all know "before the election" what to expect,
rather than after the election is over. Personally, I think Barb Whelan
will bring several substantial strengths to the office. She as an
insatiable drive to stamp out drugs, and that's a good thing. I must
admire a person with the fortitude to express their opinions and
beliefs, up front, before that election. Rather than after the little
ovals have been blackened out and it's to late.
Sue Matcha's column, Life Goes On was especially fun reading this week.
It parallels a quote I've been using lately. "Each of us is a
vital thread in another persons tapestry. Our lives are woven together
for a reason. One of the best things to hold onto in this world is a
friend."
Though I'm not much into sports, I'm not even sure how many periods in
a baseball game, I do enjoy the way Mike Alan puts the sports section
together tho'. Then too, along with checking to see how many folks I
know in the County Court Report, I even read through "most" of this
weeks political ads. (OH, by the way, I even got a chance to speak
with County Commissioner Luther Meberg in our front lawn about several
issues. It sounds like there may not be quite so many "bumps" in the
road next year.)
And of course, I noticed some "Dummy", (he didn't list his name), is
advertising that he wants to RENT sugar beets. I will never know why
someone, somewhere, can't get the message across, it is absolutely
"illegal" to rent sugar beets.
ANYWAY, The issue (the Record issue) that spawned this boatload of
babble, is the Column by Sue Matcha titled,
JILLIAN DEMESTER -----
AMAZING NEW PERSON
Sue started the column,... Grafton girl recovering from near fatal
accident; benefit planned to help defray medical expenses.
The almost three fourths of a page article, along with a super picture
of Jill with some friends, including our granddaughter Krystal, covers
Jills traumatic story from beginning til now.
Todate, Jills courage and determination has brightened the halls of
Grand Forks Altru Hospital, Hennepin County General in Minneapolis,
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare St. Paul with follow up
physical and occupational therapy at Grafton's Unity Medical Center.
This Sundays benefit for Jillian Louise Demester will be held at
MarketPlace on 8 in Grafton. between 11:00 and 4:00
Among the silent auction items will be two UND Fighing Sioux Hockey
Jersey's with team member autographs donated by Embroidery Plus and A.K.
Moe. Three fabulous homemade afghans from an anonymous donor and various
items from the Buffalo Sabres NHL Hockey Team.
A bake sale will also be held during the benefit. Those willing to
contribute to the bake sale, or the silent auction can contact A.K. at
352-2241 -- 360-2241 or you can drop items off at Marketplace on 8 the
morning of the benefit.
I have been asked by some from out of the area, how they can "bid" on
some of the items. As I'm writing this,... I'm not really sure. I am
certain, however, we will find a way and get back to everyone in
tomorrows Gazette. If Barrett's can auction off million dollar car's
over the phone, I can see no reason why we can't peddle a UND jersey and
a few items from the Sabre's the same way.
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Have I mentioned the BENEFIT for Jill yet? Tickets are $10 each.
That's cheap for a Goober's Gourmet Gobbler Dinner with all the
trimmings. For those unable to participate in person, please consider
sending a check instead.
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Thanks again Sue Matcha for your wonderful portrayal of our niece
Jillian. Thanks too, to the entire Walsh County Record organization.
First for continuing to strive for excellence, and, in this instance,
for allowing Jills story to be told. CNN, FOX, or, the three major news
networks wouldn't NOR couldn't have done nearly as well.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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I have been told that I will be spending most of the day at
MarketPlace. Also, I've been told, I will have plenty of things to do
there as well. One of them, I HOPE, is seeing as many of you there as
can possibly make it. Gary


Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.